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The Success of Google Ads
23:18 - 28:31 (05:13)
The journey to successful ads for Google was long and iterative, requiring multiple attempts before finding a winning formula. The resulting success of the company made many people wealthy in contrast to smaller successes that typically benefit only a few individuals.
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The early days at Google were exciting for the 23rd employee, who was offered the job a day before the announcement of the Series A investment round, which brought in millions of dollars.
23:18 - 24:27 (01:09)
Summary
The early days at Google were exciting for the 23rd employee, who was offered the job a day before the announcement of the Series A investment round, which brought in millions of dollars. The employee had to figure out what the offer meant, including stock options, which were new to them.
ChapterThe Success of Google Ads
EpisodePaul Buchheit, Creator of Gmail
PodcastThe Social Radars
Former Google employee discusses the early days of the company, low share prices, and how even a small fraction of a percent of Google can result in significant financial gain.
24:27 - 25:17 (00:50)
Summary
Former Google employee discusses the early days of the company, low share prices, and how even a small fraction of a percent of Google can result in significant financial gain.
ChapterThe Success of Google Ads
EpisodePaul Buchheit, Creator of Gmail
PodcastThe Social Radars
Startups are more beneficial to have a small slice of a big company than the big slice of a small company.
25:17 - 28:31 (03:13)
Summary
Startups are more beneficial to have a small slice of a big company than the big slice of a small company. Google had to go through four iterations before they had a successful ad project.